NECOA Status Report -- February 2004
The year 2004 is
off to a great start for NECOA. Our membership continues to grow and has passed
the 2300 mark last week. Based on past trends, it would not be unrealistic to
expect 3500 members by the end of this year.
When Dan Smith asked me to fill in for him as National Director, we
discussed the importance of filling out the roster of Regional Directors in our
25 geographic regions. Along those lines several recent changes have been made:
Dan Smith resigned as National Director and assumes the title
of “Founder” and remains on the Board of Directors, while he is busy at his
regular job and traveling.
John Harris became National Director and is replaced by Jay
Levitan of Leicester, Massachusetts as Region #2 Director.
Familiar names Ernie Guglielmo (“Ernie
G.”)of Rhode Island and Peter Engstrom (“Elky Pete”) of Texas, both
of whom have been forum moderators, become voting members of the Board of
Directors.
Jon Roberts of Fremont California becomes our new Region #18
Director (Northern California and Southern Nevada).
Jerome Jenkins of Gramercy, Louisiana becomes Region #14
Director (Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana).
What we are looking for in the next few months is an
effort to recruit new members of NECOA and also to schedule your region’s
participation in at least one show, cruise-in, or other event. We also need your
help in identifying candidates to fill regional director vacancies.
We will continue to keep in touch with you on a
regular basis by posting on our website. Some
of the things that are in the early planning stage include making NECOA clothing
and gear available from national vendors, preparing artwork and banners for your
use at local events, and perhaps getting some of our regular vendors to help us
with promotions and recruiting new members. Your ideas and suggestions are
always welcomed. Please stay in
touch.
John Harris, National Director
judgeharris@comcast.net
2/13/04
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